Western Redbud
Cercis occidentalis
SKU
04301
Beautiful in all seasons, this highly ornamental small tree is covered with masses of brilliant rose-purple blossoms in early spring. Rounded heart-shaped leaves emerge apple green, aging to blue-green. Long seed pods ripen to purple-brown in summer. Foliage provides excellent fall color. Smooth silvery-gray branches are picturesque in the winter landscape.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SER-sis ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 15 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Narrow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat. |
Adapts to a wide variety of soils, even clay; thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Best with some winter chill for optimal flowering. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Provide some shade and supplemental water in hot, desert-like regions.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant